A World of His Own

Chapter 23

[Reopening of an old wound]

Foods are served on the dining table. Today's lunch menu are jjajangmyeon with sweet and sour pork side dish ordered by Jin who is too lazy to cook, thirty minutes ago.

"Hey, it smells really good," says Hoseok, mixing up the sauce in Jjajangmyeon, stiring the sauce to coat every strings of noodles.

"Of course it is, I ordered them from our regular restaurant in Myeondong street," claims Seokjin.

Everyone is mixing up the sauce while Yoongi is pouring out the sweet and sour pork dish into a bowl.

"We'll need to discuss something after we eat, but now we should just enjoy the food!" Yoongi annouced as he threw the plastic bag to the bin.

The members nod in agreement, too busy to dig into their food. Since Jjajangmyeon is their favorite food.

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As usual, Taehyung is in charge of washing the dishes. This time he is doing it with the help of Jimin.

Although Taehyung and Jimin are washing the dishes, the conversation begins to take place.

"How's everybody's night? Does everyone slept well?"

Namjoon starts by asking some easy yes-no question.

"Yes, I think I could sleep quite well," says Jimin.

Taehyung does not want to admit the fact that he has a trouble sleeping. But because he knows Jungkook will not admit it if he isn't, so he ends up admitting the truth. Sooner or later the members need to know anyway.

"No, I don't really sleep well lately, hyung. It seems that I am quite worried for the safety of other members since that Taeyang hasn't been caught yet," says Jungkook.

This surprises Taehyung, he looks at Jungkook and their eyes meet. It clicks in Taehyung's mind that Jungkook wants him to say something.

"No, I don't have a good sleep either," says Taehyung.

The room fell silent. They are waiting for Taehyung to complete the story. Tell them the reason why. But looking at how it is not going to happen, Jin starts explaining how he also does not sleep well.

"I actually do not sleep well lately either. It's actually not anyone's fault that we have trouble sleeping, anyone but those old man and Mr. Kwon. The sly bastards. Even so, I think if we talk about it, we will be more in peace, just like how I and Jungkook are talking more about it," explains Jin.

"What about we all sleep together in the living room. I'll bring out my mattress," Jimin suggests. His eyes glistened with excitement.

"I think that's a great idea. Remind me of the good ol' time, haha." Hoseok agrees.

Taehyung smiles awkwardly. He is not really sure about this idea. He is afraid that he will wake the other members if he has a nightmare. No, when he has a nightmare.

"Tae, what do you think?" Yoongi who notices Taehyung unsettled look, asks.

"I don't know, hyung." Taehyung shrugs.

"Oh come on, Tae!" Jimin whines. He stands and walks towards Taehyung and hugs him.

"Let's do this once for me, okay?" He asks, trying his best to convince Taehyung.